Arsene Wenger's side go up against Reading in the EFL Cup at the Emirates tonight.

Wenger is expected to make wholesale changes to his starting XI following Saturday's 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough.

And Nicholas doesn't think Arsenal will struggle against the Championship side.

"Arsenal have got the strongest squad in Premier League," he told Sky Sports.

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Arsene Wenger's Arsenal take on Reading in the EFL Cup at the Emirates

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“Arsenal have got Lucas Perez, Kieran Gibbs, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is looking more influential”

Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas

"The sort of players who come in here are experienced and should be ready to step up for the first team and seize on a disappointing result at the weekend.

"Olivier Giroud will probably get a run out and you've also got Lucas Perez, Kieran Gibbs, David Ospina, Rob Holding and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is looking more influential."

There is one player in particular Nicholas is looking forward to casting his eye over.

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Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Alex Iwobi could both start for Arsenal against Reading in the EFL Cup

"There's a few I'd like to see get a chance," he added.

"One is the boy Jeff Reine-Adelaide, who I've only seen glimpses of but looks like he could be the next Alex Iwobi, and Mohamed Elneny is another one.

"Reading are still learning under Jaap Stam and I see no excuses for the Gunners, who will still have plenty of experience, so I'm expecting those who disappointed at the weekend to be pushed for their places in a comfortable win."